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Neoclassical Home Accents

NEOCLASSICAL STYLE

Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.

Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.

The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.

Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.

Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.

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Style: Neoclassical
Early 20th C. Classical Style Globe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage globe mounted on a mahogany wooden stand with three elegantly turned legs. A brass colored meridian ring encircles the globe, adding to its antique aesthetic. The wooden st...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Home Accents

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Mahogany

Fantastic Hand-Painted 4 Panel Classical Romantic Screen Room Divider
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This hand-painted 4 panel Classical Romantic screen room divider is a true statement piece that brings timeless elegance and charm to any interior. Each panel is beautifully decorate...
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1890s French Antique Neoclassical Home Accents

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Walnut

Antique Architectural Wood Birdcage With Pedestal
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Antique painted architectural birdcage with metal base. Beautiful metal base is newer than the birdcage. Two pull out trays for cleaning. Functional arched door. Nine spires. Welded...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Home Accents

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Metal

Neoclassical Style Lacquered Five Panel Screen Fragment
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic Asian five panel screen fragment of a larger painted screen. The screen features a lacquered canvas over a wood frame depicting neoclassical style column architecture with f...
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20th Century Chinese Neoclassical Home Accents

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Canvas, Wood

Italian Folding Screen
Located in Houston, TX
This six-panel screen borrows from the Roman practice as an homage to the great designers that came before. Ancient roman courtyard houses typically had architectural elements crown ...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Home Accents

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Wood, Paper

Pair of Hollywood Regency Neoclassical Style Brass Obelisks
Located in Houston, TX
Great pair of Hollywood Regency brass obelisks. These beautiful midcentury neoclassical style brass obelisks have a naturally occurring patina that could be polished if desired. Perf...
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1970s Vintage Neoclassical Home Accents

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Brass

Extraordinary 19th Century 8 Panel Painted Wallpaper Screen, "Italian Landscape"
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An exceptional 19th Century eight panel Painted Wallpaper screen originally purchased at Côté Jardin Antiques and acquired from a Parisian estate....
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Home Accents

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Wood, Paper

20th Century Illuminated Replogle Globes, Inc. Globe and Stand- 2 Pieces
Located in Cordova, SC
Vintage cherry paper 16 inch globe by Replogle Globes Inc. and wooden stand on casters. The globe lights up to two different degrees of illumination. The last two photos show the glo...
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Home Accents

Materials

Wood, Paper

Vintage Replogle World Globe On Stand
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Vintage 1980s 16" Replogle World Globe on Wooden Stand Discover a piece of history with this beautifully crafted vintage Replogle globe, perfect for any collector or world...
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1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Home Accents

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Wood

Antique Pair Monumental Ormolu Mounted Malachite Obelisks 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A monumental pair of Neoclassical ormolu mounted malachite obelisks, Circa 1920 in date. The square conforming malachite columns taper to pyramid shapes with applied decorative g...
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1920s Vintage Neoclassical Home Accents

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

1960s Classical Set of Two Bookends " Porta di Venezia " by Piero Fornasetti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This rare and visually captivating set of two bookends by Piero Fornasetti, dating from the 1960s, showcases the designer’s signature fusion of classical imagery and surrealist charm...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Home Accents

Materials

Iron

Dennis and Leen Eight Panel Screen Neoclassical Grisaille Landscape
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental eight panel floor screen featuring a serene European landscape in Grisaille. Bespoke screen from Dennis & Leen in Los Angeles, CA measuring over 20 feet wide and nine feet...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Home Accents

Materials

Metal

Vintage White Architectural Terrarium/ Birdcage
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Dr. Livingstone, I presume? Made in the Philippines. In the manner of Maitland Smith. Would bring character and flare to any room. Lift top. Gorgeous architectural features. Wood ...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Home Accents

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Iron

Column Bookends, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A rich pair of brown wood fluted column bookends, in the Neoclassical design style, circa late-20th century.
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Late 20th Century Malaysian Neoclassical Home Accents

Materials

Wood

Pair 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Marble Neoclassical Urn Garnitures
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th-Century French Neoclassical garniture featuring gilt bronze lidded urns on marble bases.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Home Accents

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Travel Trunk by Innovation
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century travel trunk by Innovation Innovation is a well known American company which specialised in luxury travel wardrobes and suitcases, they had a shop on Les Champs Elysé...
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Home Accents

Rustic 19th century handmade chest
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a 19th century handmade rustic chest. This chest has hand forged iron hinges on the top with a hand forged iron locking mechanism on the front. The chest has a scrolled apron...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Home Accents

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical, White Marble, Obelisks on Pedestals, France, 1920s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Neoclassical, White Marble, Obelisks on Pedestals, France, 1920s Pair of Palatial antique 19th-20th century solid marble obelisks on pedestals. The obelisks detach from the pedestal...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Home Accents

Materials

Marble

Antique 19th Century Miniature French Edition Globe by C. Abel-Klinger
By C. Abel-Klinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique French Edition miniature globe. By C. Abel-Klinger. On a turned wooden stand with an uncalibrated brass half meridian. The globe is marked with an integral l...
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19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Home Accents

Materials

Paper

Vintage Cast Brass Celestial Armillary Sundial Bookends, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful pair of cast brass bookends in the form of two neoclassical celestial armillary sundials with roman numerals Circa 1980s Measures: 4.5"W x 3.5"D x 6.38"H. Good origina...
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1980s Indian Vintage Neoclassical Home Accents

Materials

Brass

Impressive Pair of Ormolu Mounted Marble Obelisks
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large marble obelisks. Made from solid Verde Antico marble with bronze neoclassical style decorative mounts on all four sides.
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Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Home Accents

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Neoclassical Faux Marble 3-Panel Screen, 18 Topographical Views of Italy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical Vedute Faux Marble 3-Panel Screen, 18 Topographical Views of Italy, Monumental Scale, by Maitland-Smith A striking and monumental three-panel folding screen by Maitlan...
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20th Century Neoclassical Home Accents

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Malachite Veneered Obelisks
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Malachite Veneered Obelisks
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Home Accents

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Neoclassical Gray Polychromed 6-Panel Screen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Neoclassical Gray Polychromed 6-Panel Screen Italy, 20th Century This Italian Neoclassical Gray Polychromed 6-Panel Screen, made in Italy during the 20th century, is an e...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Home Accents

Materials

Lacquer

Library Stepladder in Wood, Leather and Brass
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice library stepladder is made of wood and brass, the steps are trimmed in leather. This is a French work. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Home Accents

Materials

Brass

A Wedgwood Jasperware Mounted Brass and Wooden Bookend and Inkwell
Located in Toronto, CA
A lovely and very unusual expandable bookshelf, made of burled walnut with brass end plates featuring two Wedgwood Jasperware medallions....
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Home Accents

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith Tessellated Horn Obelisk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tessellated horn obelisk by Maitland Smith made in Philippines in 1980s.
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1980s Philippine Vintage Neoclassical Home Accents

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Horn

Pair of Etched Mirrored Obelisks
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Pair of Venetian obelisks having finely etched mirrored glass on all panels.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Home Accents

Materials

Mirror

Neoclassical Style Folding Screen Room Divider with Architectural Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
Steeped in classical elegance, this four-panel folding screen features an architectural trompe-l'œil design, bringing depth and artistry to any space. Inspired by Renaissance and neoclassical ornamentation, its panels depict ornate urns and Corinthian capitals, rendered in a timeworn, fresco-style finish. The warm, parchment-toned background enhances its aged aesthetic, while the arched top and riveted trim lend a refined, structured presence. Versatile and decorative, this screen functions as both art and design element. Use it as a room divider, creating intimacy in a living space or bedroom. Leaned against a wall, it serves as a grand architectural backdrop behind a sofa, dining table, or console. For a unique bedroom statement, it can be repurposed as an ornate headboard...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Neoclassical Home Accents

Materials

Metal

A fine French 1920s 4-Panel Folding Screen Room Divider
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French early 20th century folding screen room divider with four mahogany panels adorned with small windows, gilded lacquered molding...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Home Accents

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Fabric, Glass, Mahogany

Pair of Decorative Neoclassical Metal Obelisks
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Elegant pair of neoclassical metal obelisks. These decorative objects feature a beautiful original patina, highlighting their timeless and refined character. Each obelisk rests on a ...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Home Accents

Materials

Metal

Pair of Antique Italian Mirrored Obelisks
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of 19th Century neoclassical Italian obelisks clad in mirrored sections with etched floral designs now oxidized to perfection with the expected imperfections. Presented...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Home Accents

Materials

Mirror

Screen By Jansen ca 1940 s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Elegant painted screen by Maison Jansen, made in Argentina ca' 1940's in neoclassical style. Each panel is approx. 18.5"wide and 78.75" high. When extended the screen is approx. 5 an...
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1940s Argentine Vintage Neoclassical Home Accents

Materials

Wood

Pair of Marble and Brass Bull and Bear Market Bookends
Located in Pasadena, TX
These bookends depict a Bull and a Bear on the top of the Granite.. They would be great for any office or library. The bull and bear are made of solid brass.
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Home Accents

Materials

Marble, Brass

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Style Mahogany Library Stairs
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th Century Neoclassical Style Mahogany Library Stairs / step ladder. Recently refinished. Measures 17.5" in width, 19.5" in depth and 31" in height. Step height is 12".
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Home Accents

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage English Library Step Stool
Located in Calgary, Alberta
A well-proportioned set of 20th century European library steps featuring neoclassical-inspired turned and fluted legs, incised square corner details, and shaped scroll side supports....
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20th Century British Neoclassical Home Accents

Materials

Wood

Fine Pair of Cut Rock Crystal Obelisks
Located in New York, NY
A fine and unusual pair of Art Deco hexagon form cut rock crystal obelisks, beautifully hand-cut and hand-polished, Paris.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Home Accents

Materials

Rock Crystal

Early 19th Belgian Bleached Oak Trunk with original Iron Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
A provincial wooden trunk from 1800s North Europe The charming case is decorated with carved spiral patterns intertwined in a floral embrace. The chest is elevated, its feet compleme...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Home Accents

Materials

Oak

19th Century Room Screen French Paravent
Located in Buxton, GB
This charming Four Panel Room Divider screen from 19th century France is sure to make a statement in any room. Handmade with attention to detail, this free-standing screen features a...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Home Accents

Materials

Wood

Large Four Panel Neoclassical Mirrored Lattice Screen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage four panel lattice and mirrored Neoclassical screen. Each panel is 32" wide & 94" high. They can be used flat against a wall or are hinged to be free standing as four panels ...
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20th Century Neoclassical Home Accents

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Vintage Cast Brass Celestial Armillary Sundial Bookends, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful pair of cast brass bookends in the form of two neoclassical celestial armillary sundials with roman numerals Circa 1980s Measures: 4.5"W x 3.5"D x 6.5"H. Good original...
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1980s Indian Vintage Neoclassical Home Accents

Materials

Brass

Antique English Blue John or Derbyshire Spar Egg Shaped Paperweight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique paperweight. Comprised of Blue John (also known as Derbyshire Spar), a rare form of fluorite from England with distinct purple & yell...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Home Accents

Materials

Precious Stone

Vintage Brown Distressed Leather Luggage Suitcase by Golden Leaf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage brown distressed leather 33" luggage suitcase by golden leaf. Item includes Chrome metal hardware, leather buckle straps, great patina, stitched leather handle. Circa mid-20t...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Home Accents

Materials

Leather

Napoleon Bonaparte Sculptures - Bookends - France 1910´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic Pair of Tall Napoleon Bonaparte Sculptures - Bookends - France 1910´s. Figures mounted over Green marble bases. Very good conditions. Perfect for large books. We have spec...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Home Accents

Materials

Metal

Artist Signed MidCentury Neoclassical Style Fantasy Painted Screen
Located in Briarcliff Manor, NY
NOTE: We are unable to classify the artist on the 1stdibs form because the site doesn’t recognize the artist’s name. This screen was painted, signed and dated by the artist Phi...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Home Accents

Materials

Metal

English Victorian Adam Style Three Panel Folding Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Classic English victorian style three-panel folding floor screen made in the Adams taste. The screen features neoclassical motifs of swag, flowering vines, wreaths, and bellflowers on canvas. The screen in centered by a round cameo of an idyllic landscape supported by a scrolling vase...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Home Accents

Materials

Brass

French Neoclassical Revival Giltwood Mirror and Upholstered 3-Panel Screen
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A sublimely elegant versatile antique French neoclassical folding screen having central panel with cresting of a garland with crimped ribbo...
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Home Accents

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Upholstery, Mirror, Giltwood

Pair Italian Neoclassical Craved and Gilt Wood Mythical Beasts, mid 19th century
Located in Austin, TX
A powerful and dramatic pair of Italian neoclassical carved and gilt wood mythical animal figures on faux painted bases, mid 19th century or earlier, Italy. The fantastic beasts are well carved, with dramatic wings that follow the sensuous curve of the neck, and a sinuous body ends in an eel-like tail gracefully curled in upon itself. The bearded heads feature a flattened snout with sharp teeth and a lolling tongue, and pointed horse ears and mane. The long forelegs stretched out in front of them and ending in pawed and clawed feet. The beasts have characteristics of several different mythical animals, making them hard to positively identify. The most likely candidates would be dragons, hippocampi, or chimeras. The beasts are unfinished to the back, indicating they were originally part of a relief decoration, possibly from a mirror. They have now been mounted to wooden bases faux painted to imitate porphyry. They would make perfect bookends or mantle sculptures.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Home Accents

Materials

Gesso, Softwood, Giltwood

A Set of Four Large Porphyry Obelisks With Roundels of the Roman Emperors
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Important Set of Four Large Porphyry Obelisks. Each obelisk is of square section tapering form with a spiked orb finial and embellished with carved roundels of the twelve Roman...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Home Accents

Materials

Marble, Porphyry

Superb Hand Crafted Wrought Iron and Mirrored 4 Panel Screen
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Custom made wrought iron four-panel screen with an elegant neoclassical design, incorporating gold leafed half round collars at each joint and a mirror affixed to the back of each pa...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Home Accents

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Oil on Canvas Screen with Trompe L’œil
Located in IT
18th century, large Italian neoclassical oil on canvas four panels screen with Trompe L’œil These large screen is composed of four panels in oil on canvas painted. Neoclassical, dating to the second half of the 18th century. Each panel represents a trompe l'oeil, with a classical architecture with square section marble columns and large clogging. Inside the pink space of the first and third panels are painted, as inserted in a niche with bronze frame, ancient busts...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Home Accents

Materials

Canvas

Italian Marble Column Neoclassical Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Carrara marble column decorative object, Neoclassical design style, circa early to mid-20th century, Italy. Piece is Carrara marble - white with black veining, a circular ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Home Accents

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Marble

Aged Bronze Bucking Broncos
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid century Bucking Bronco horse figures with articulating back leg.
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Home Accents

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Bookends Roman Soldiers
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Wonderful pair of neoclassical bookends. Roman soldiers with raised swords atop rearing horses. Gilt metal figures mounted on black marble base. Horseshoe stops.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Home Accents

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Marble, Metal

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Oil on Canvas Screen Room Divider Art
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early 20th century French screen with neoclassical styling. It has three panels that are oils on canvas. The back is lined and they have both wall mounted and hook connect...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Home Accents

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Fabric, Canvas

Pair of Neoclassical Style Gilt Lion Bookends
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian Neoclassical gilt lion bookends.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Home Accents

Materials

Composition

Stacked Set of Five Antique Leather Suitcases or Trunks
Located in Redding, CT
Stacked Set of 5 Antique Leather Suitcases or Trunks. If these suitcases could talk. The stories they would tell. Well worn and loved these leather suitca...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Home Accents

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Metal

Pair of Italian Monumental Marble Obelisks
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Large Pair of Neoclassical Marble Obelisks, combining gray, green, ochre and white color marbles. Raised on Grey Marble Plinths. Italy, circa 1950 Dimensions: Height 80" Width (a...
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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Home Accents

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Marble

Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Rouge and Marble Obelisks
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Italian Neo-classic-style (late 19th Century) rouge and white marble obelisks trimmed with 4 black balls (2 sections) (PRICED AS PAIR)
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Home Accents

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Marble

Pair of Polished Cast Iron Obelisks
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of polished cast iron obelisks. Dating to circa 1900, this matching pair would make an elegant new feature in period and contemporary properti...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Home Accents

Materials

Metal, Iron

Neoclassical home accents for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical home accents for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage home accents created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical home accents made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original home accents, popular names associated with this style include Barbara Cosgrove, Dennis Leen, Maison Jansen, and Replogle Globes. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for home accents differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $175 and tops out at $152,896 while the average work can sell for $3,097.

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